Headstock Camping
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Add your business details- Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
- Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area
Mad for mountain biking? You’ll be among like-minded folk at Headstock Camping – this Glamorgan site is in the middle of the 3,900-hectare Afan Forest Park, a place that’s well known for its bike experiences.
Come along to stay at this site and you’ll have the choice of single tracks through the forest, more exposed trails out on the hills and the jumps and short runs of Afan Bike Park, where you can hone your trick skills. Knowing that the campsite is likely to be popular with cyclists, the people here have set it all up with the things you’ll need, including a bike shop and repair centre, a bike hire service and a bike wash.
This scenic forest location isn’t all about the bikes though – the park also has plenty of walking trails, a play area and a miniature steam train to ride on, and you can glimpse the area’s history at the South Wales Miners Museum, a few minutes’ walk from the campsite. Naturally, you’ll also need plenty of food for all this activity so there’s also a café on site serving homemade dishes with a Welsh accent (although you’re also welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for alfresco cooking if you prefer…)
All of this is easily accessed via main roads (the M4 and Port Talbot are about 15 minutes’ drive away) and yet the site itself is a most peaceful spot with very little light pollution to spoil the views of starry skies by night. All the essential facilities are covered, with wifi and a washing-up area. Toilets/showers, including accessible bathrooms, located in the car park within walking distance of the site. This is where you'll park your car for free too - there's one space per booking.
Campground type
10
13Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravansLocation
Headstock Camping
Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Afan Valley Road
Port Talbot
Glamorgan
Wales
SA13 3HG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.64144°N
-3.70439°W
Nearest transport
Bus4.6 mi Railway Station
4.7 mi Bus Station
9.4 mi Sarn Odeon
Rail3.1 mi Maesteg Rail Station
3.4 mi Maesteg (Ewenny Road) Rail Station
4.1 mi Garth (Bridgend) Rail Station
Ferry9.8 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
24.9 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
25 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport15.9 mi Swansea Airport
23 mi Cardiff International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The bike trails in the forest park have something for everyone, from a 5km rookie trail up to a 44km black run that usually takes a good few hours to negotiate. If that’s not quite sated your appetite for adrenaline, how about hurling yourself off an old colliery tower on the ziplines at Zip World Tower (35 minutes’ drive)?
Afan Forest Park has a good collection of walking trails too, but hikers might also like to head up to the Brecon Beacons National Park for the Four Falls waterfall route (40 minutes) or down onto the Gower Peninsula (45 minutes) for coastal walks. If it’s just a beach day you’re after, Aberavon beach is about 20 minutes away.
On damp days, it’s very handy to have the South Wales Miners Museum a couple of minutes walk from the site; other options might include Plantasia Tropical Zoo (half an hour) or going underground at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales (45 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberafan | 5.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Rest Bay Porthcawl | 10.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Swansea Bay | 11.2 mi | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 11.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 11.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Aberdulais Falls 4.1 mi
National Waterfront Museum 10.2 mi
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 11.6 mi
National Showcaves of Wales 13 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 17.9 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 4.1 mi
Aberdeunant 20.9 mi
Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 25.7 mi
Watersmeet 29.2 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 2 mi
Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 2 mi
Treherbert to Aberdare 7.5 mi
Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 8.8 mi
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.3 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 27.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Headstock Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Headstock Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Headstock Camping? The bike trails in the forest park have something for everyone, from a 5km rookie trail up to a 44km black run that usually takes a good few hours to negotiate. If … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Headstock Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.